Old Maps of Cedar County, Nebraska for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 102 historic maps of Cedar County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Cedar County, NE maps
(102)- 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
1955 Sioux City1959 Print · USGSThe Missouri River valley in the mid-fifties is captured here during a time of major engineering and social transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gavins Point Dam, tribal boundaries on the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, and local landmarks like the Norfolk State Hospital.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Sioux City
1958 Sioux City1958 Print · USGSThe Missouri River valley in the late fifties was a bustling intersection of tribal lands, rail corridors, and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific rural sites like Daisy Valley School, St Johns Church and School, and Yankton State Hospital. - 1959 Map of Sioux City
1959 Sioux City1959 Print · USGSThe tri-state region surrounding the Missouri River is captured here in the late fifties, showing the convergence of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country schoolhouses like Cemetery School and the many numbered Washington School districts. - 1968 Map of Obert, 1970 Print
1968 Obert1970 Print · USGSNear the border of Cedar and Dixon counties in the late sixties, this survey captures the rural landscape centered on the village of Obert. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Brookey Bottom Sch, Sunny Lea Sch, and family burial sites at Lime Creek Cem.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of St. Helena, 1971 Print
1968 St. Helena1971 Print · USGSThe Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands along the Missouri River come alive in the late sixties, showing the river's path around St Helena Island. Genealogists can trace local roots at Bow Valley Mills, St Marys Sch, and St Helena Cem. - 1968 Map of Coleridge, 1971 Print
1968 Coleridge1971 Print · USGSThe village of Coleridge stands as a rail-side hub in late 1960s Cedar County, where the plains meet a intricate network of prairie creeks. Researchers can trace family ties at St Michael Cem and Immanuel Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western line. - 1968 Map of Hartington, 1971 Print
1968 Hartington1971 Print · USGSCedar County's county seat is shown in the late sixties as a thriving hub of rail and road. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of St Michaels Cem, Robins Sch, and the local Drive-in Theater near the Hartington town site. - 1968 Map of Hartington SW, 1971 Print
1968 Hartington SW1971 Print · USGSCedar County farm country is mapped in detail during the late sixties, showing the rural section lines and homesteads. Local researchers can trace the locations of Oliver Grove Cem and several country schoolhouses like Harmony Sch and Goldenrod Sch. - 1968 Map of Gavins Point Dam, 1971 Print
1968 Gavins Point Dam1971 Print · USGSYankton and the Missouri River borderlands are captured in the late sixties as the region adjusted to the massive Gavins Point dam project. Researchers can locate the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, the Fort Yankton Historic Site, and rural landmarks like Aten Cem and School No 87.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Crofton, 1971 Print
1968 Crofton1971 Print · USGSNear the Knox and Cedar county line in the late sixties, this area shows a landscape of established rail towns and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints around Crofton and Constance, including the St Joseph Sch and Crofton Cem. - 1968 Map of Wynot, 1971 Print
1968 Wynot1971 Print · USGSNortheastern Nebraska's creek valleys were captured in detail during the late sixties, showing the rural communities of Wynot and St James. Researchers can trace old property boundaries and locate local landmarks like Paragon Cem and several Gravel Pits along Bow Creek. - 1968 Map of Meckling, 1971 Print
1968 Meckling1971 Print · USGSThe Missouri River bottomlands in the late sixties are anchored by the settlement of Meckling and the prominent Goat Island. Trace local family history through the sites of Bergen Ch, Norway Sch, and multiple country cemeteries. - 1968 Map of Coleridge SE, 1971 Print
1968 Coleridge SE1971 Print · USGSNortheastern Nebraska's agricultural landscape is documented here in the late sixties, showing the rural community structure of Cedar and Dixon counties. Genealogists and historians can locate former neighborhood hubs like Mayflower Sch, Branch Sch, and St Peter Sch. - 1968 Map of Fordyce, 1971 Print
1968 Fordyce1971 Print · USGSCedar County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late sixties, centered on the rail-dependent town of Fordyce. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line as it connects Hartington to Bow Valley. - 1968 Map of Menominee, 1971 Print
1968 Menominee1971 Print · USGSCrossing the Nebraska and South Dakota border in the late sixties, this area shows the winding Missouri River valley and its rural farm communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as St Helena Chapel, Joy Hill Sch, and the cemetery near Menominee.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Laurel, 1973 Print
1971 Laurel1973 Print · USGSNortheastern Nebraska agricultural lands are captured here in the early seventies as the rail lines still converged at Laurel. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Golden Prairie Sch, Logan Center Ch, and the Laurel Cem. - 1971 Map of Belden, 1973 Print
1971 Belden1973 Print · USGSThe village of Belden and the surrounding Nebraska farmland are captured here in the early 1970s. Trace the paths of the Burlington Northern railroad or locate local landmarks like the Morning Glory Sch and Rabdaul Park. - 1971 Map of Randolph South, 1973 Print
1971 Randolph South1973 Print · USGSIn the early 1970s, this area of Northeast Nebraska was a landscape of structured farmsteads and shifting rail history. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Sholes or locate rural family landmarks like Bethany Ch and Zion Ch. - 1971 Map of Randolph North, 1973 Print
1971 Randolph North1973 Print · USGSThe northern environs of Randolph are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Burlington Northern railroad. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate family burial sites at St Frances Cem. - 1971 Map of Laurel SE, 1973 Print
1971 Laurel SE1973 Print · USGSThe tri-county boundary of Wayne, Cedar, and Dixon counties is shown in the early 1970s, capturing a traditional Nebraska farming landscape. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate rural landmarks like Mount Hope Cem and Sunny Slope Sch. - 1971 Map of Magnet, 1973 Print
1971 Magnet1973 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Cedar, Knox, and Pierce Counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through McLean, locate the Magnet Cem, and follow an Old Railroad Grade. - 1971 Map of Carroll, 1973 Print
1971 Carroll1973 Print · USGSThe town of Carroll and the surrounding farmland of Wayne and Cedar Counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the path of the Old Deer Railroad Grade and locate landmarks like Elmwood Cem and the Sunshine Sch. - 1985 Map of Yankton
1985 Yankton1985 Print · USGSThe Missouri River borderlands of South Dakota and Nebraska come alive in this mid-eighties survey, centered on the newly created Lewis and Clark Lake. Researchers can trace the Santee Indian Reservation and locate historic river features like the St Helena Island Chute and Sand Island.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Norfolk, 1986 Print
1985 Norfolk1986 Print · USGSNortheast Nebraska in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Elkhorn River and established rail corridors. Trace the growth of towns like Norfolk and Wayne, locating institutional landmarks such as Wayne State College and Norfolk Regional Center.2 unique versions available - 1994 Map of St. Helena, 1995 Print
1994 St. Helena1995 Print · USGSThe Nebraska-South Dakota border along the Missouri River is captured here in the early nineties, revealing a landscape of shifting chutes and islands. Researchers can locate the St Helena Cem, the historic site of Bow Valley Mills, and the complex drainage of West Bow Creek.
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